Travel Agencies

I've talked to Kintetsu International Express, a local Japanese travel company, and Willow Glen Travel.

1. Airfare prices go up after June 10. (updated 2/24 -- this is not true. Airfare goes up after June 3rd this year).

2. United is the only airlines fly non-stop from SFO to KIX, but only M, W, F. They are more restrict and less negotiable.

3. Alternatives - fly Japanese airlines and connect flight in Narita (Tokyo)

4. Airfare surcharge is not predictable and could be very high if the oil price sky rocks

5. Book tickets next February the earliest

6. Insurance is required by ND